Level: All levels
Instructors: Laura Rodriguez (Latinx Fusion) and Ella Wechsler-Matthaei (Soca Fusion)
Latinx Fusion (1/26-2/23):
Adapted for small spaces, this is a class focusing on high-energy based movement while including empowered space for joy, community, and ritual. Together students will explore the social and communal Latin Diaspora of movement, migration, and music from Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, and the United States. Drawing from the foundations of salsa, cumbia, bachata, and cha-cha in both traditional and contemporary contexts, the class will take students through a lush warm-up, movement investigations, tasks, and combinations. Includes studies in horizontal and vertical weight, isolations, polycentric movements, and hip whining techniques. No previous experience needed and all are welcome! ¡Vamos a bailar!
Soca Fusion (3/2-3/30):
A high-energy and engaging class for all levels that aims to support students in rediscovering what self-expression feels like through Soca music. Adapted for a small space, students will explore a fusion of styles including soca, dancehall, hip hop, West African, and Caribbean folk, to release rigidity in the body and relearn what it means to be grounded. Beginning with a warmup crafted to wake up the body, choreography will be broken down into accessible learning segments to allow all students to fully understand and execute the movements. Soca Fusion focuses on creating an inner confidence that students will be encouraged to maintain across all dance disciplines, and throughout their lives to live more freely and authentically.
Days/Time: T, 5-6pm EST
What you’ll need: A minimum cleared space of 3’x3’ of hard flooring.
Suggested attire: Something comfortable to move in, e.g. dance/yoga/workout wear. Bare feet or sneakers recommended.
